The Bluebloods

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the biggest sleeper teams in FCS football ahead of the 2025 college football season. Is Tarleton State Ready To Take The Next Step After Last Season's Run To The Quarterfinals? Will Stephen F. Austin Challenge Incarnate Word As The Next Southland Conference Contender? Are There Two MVFC Teams Being Overlooked Ahead Of Next Season? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top returning running backs in FCS football entering the 2025 college football season. Who Should Be Considered The No. 1 Returning RB In The FCS? Which Players Could Emerge As Breakout Candidates At RB Next Season? Which FCS Teams Have The Best Skill Position Rooms Entering Next Season? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top returning quarterbacks in FCS football entering the 2025 college football season. Who Are The Top 3 Candidates For The No. 1 Spot In The Preseason FCS QB Rankings? Who Could Emerge As Potential Breakout Candidates At Quarterback Next Season? Have Cole Payton & Chase Mason Done Enough To Be Ranked Among The Top QBs In The FCS? Which QB Battles Around The FCS Will Impact The National Landscape? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the biggest storylines in FCS football following the spring transfer portal window. How Did The Spring Transfer Window Change The FCS Landscape Entering 2025? Who Were The Biggest Winners/Losers Of The Spring Portal Window? Way-Too-Early Top 5 FCS Rankings Entering The 2025 Season All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Tennessee Tech head football coach Bobby Wilder. Wilder discusses his first season as head coach at Tennessee Tech, improving at the quarterback position next season, which position groups showed the most improvement during the spring, and what the next step is for Tennessee Tech to become an FCS contender. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Kentucky defensive back Mike Smith Jr. Smith discusses his All-American career at Eastern Kentucky, signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, his experience throughout the pre-draft process, and the advice he received from former teammates in the NFL. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top FCS prospects ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Is North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel A First-Round Lock? Who Are The Biggest 'Wild Cards' In This Year's NFL Draft Class? Will Tommy Mellott & Cam Miller Hear Their Names Called On Day 3? How Many FCS Players Will Be Selected In The 2025 NFL Draft? Should We Change How We Count FCS Draft Selections In This New Age Of College Football? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Harvard head football coach Andrew Aurich. Aurich discusses his first season as head coach at Harvard, the development of quarterback Jaden Craig, which position groups showed the most improvement during the spring, and the Ivy League's participation in the FCS Playoffs. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate whether you should "Buy" or "Sell" the stock of the top FCS programs entering the 2025 college football season. Should North Dakota State Finish The 2025 Season Undefeated? Is Incarnate Word A True FCS National Championship Contender? Will Tarleton State Be A Dark-Horse Contender For The Semifinals? Is Harvard Primed For A Surprise Run In The FCS Playoffs? Will Jackson State Win The Celebration Bowl In Back-To-Back Seasons? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Idaho head football coach Thomas Ford Jr. Ford talks about returning to Idaho as the head coach, his approach to building a roster this offseason, the latest updates on the quarterback battle at Idaho, and the next steps of building a championship contender at the FCS level. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to break down the biggest quarterback battles in FCS football before the 2025 college football season. Can Nathan Hayes Push Cole Payton For The QB1 Spot At North Dakota State? Who Will Step Up To Replace Tommy Mellott At Montana State? Is Keali'i Ah Yat Ready To Take Control Of Montana's Offense? Will Cade McNamara or Jacolby Criswell Win The Starting QB Job At ETSU? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss which FCS programs are facing the most pressure entering the 2025 college football season. Is This Season 'Semifinals Or Bust' For Incarnate Word? What Is The Missing Piece For Montana To Return To National Prominence? Can South Dakota Continue To Build On Last Season's Run To The Semifinals? What Does The CAA Need To Do To Remain A Top 3 FCS Conference? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by UC Davis head football coach Tim Plough. Plough talks about his first season as head coach at UC Davis, his decision to return to UC Davis after a season at Cal, becoming an offensive coordinator at 25 years old, and the challenge of building a championship contender at the FCS level. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by North Dakota State head football coach Tim Polasek. Polasek talks about winning the FCS national championship, what separates NDSU from other programs at the FCS level, the potential quarterback battle at NDSU this offseason, and facing the challenge of winning back-to-back national championships. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss Sacramento State's plan to transition to the FBS level as an independent. Have the Hornets put themselves in a position for an FBS conference invite? What's the long-term plan if an FBS conference does not extend an invite? Does Sacramento State's departure impact the Big Sky race in 2025? How does this move impact the landscape of FCS football? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Hampton head football coach Trenton Boykin. Boykin talks about being promoted to interim head coach before the 2024 season, the influence Jim Tressel had on his development as a head coach, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and the process of building Hampton into a yearly contender in the CAA. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Stony Brook head football coach Billy Cosh. Cosh talks about leading Stony Brook to a historic turnaround last season, the challenges of navigating his first season at Stony Brook, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and dealing with expectations entering his second season. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the top FCS transfer portal classes in each conference ahead of the spring transfer window. Will Montana State make a move for another transfer quarterback in the next portal window? Should there be concern around South Dakota State's portal class and the lack of proven experience? Has Lamar added enough pieces to emerge as a contender in the Southland? Which teams will be most active in the second transfer portal window? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Kentucky head football coach Walt Wells. Wells talks about Eastern Kentucky's run to the FCS Playoffs last season, legendary coach Roy Kidd's impact on his career, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and the idea behind Eastern Kentucky's Suits for Seniors event. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the top FCS transfer portal classes before the spring transfer window opens next month. Should Incarnate Word be a national title favorite after adding multiple former FCS All-Americans? Has Sacramento State added enough transfer portal talent to rebound from a 3-9 season? Is Jackson State primed to repeat as Celebration Bowl champions after signing a loaded transfer class? Will UT Martin's transfer portal additions lead the Skyhawks to their fifth consecutive conference title? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by UC Davis running back Lan Larison. Larison talks about his legendary career at UC Davis, how he developed into a receiving threat over his career, his background as an All-State steer wrestler, and his preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​

What is the greatest FCS team in FCS history? We strive to answer that question on this episode of The Bluebloods. Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI aim to rank the best national championship teams of all-time at the FCS level. Which team would win in a hypothetical matchup? 2019 North Dakota State or 2018 North Dakota State? How does 1978 Florida A&M compare to more recent FCS national championship teams? Is 2023 South Dakota State a Top 5 all-time FCS team? Who are some of the greatest FCS teams to never win an FCS national title? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate the biggest spring questions for the top FCS teams ahead of the 2025 college football season. Is Cole Payton or Nathan Hayes Ready To Step Into A QB1 Role At North Dakota State? How Will South Dakota State Reload At Wide Receiver? Does Montana State Need To Find A Portal Replacement For Tommy Mellott At QB? Can Mercer's Offensive Production Match The Defensive Potential In 2025? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by ETSU head football coach Will Healy. Healy talks about his biggest learning experiences at Austin Peay, how his recruiting strategy has evolved over the past few seasons, the challenges of sustaining a championship culture in college football, the quarterback battle at ETSU, & winning a national championship at Richmond in 2008. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss how the top FCS prospects performed at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Did North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel solidify himself as a first-round NFL Draft pick? Will David Walker become the first Central Arkansas player drafted since 2021? Is Sacramento State's Jackson Slater or Alabama A&M's Carson Vinson the biggest sleeper? Which FCS prospects were snubbed from the 2025 NFL Combine? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to grade every new head coaching hire in FCS football ahead of the 2025 college football season. Can Brennan Marion turn Sacramento State into a FCS National Championship contender? Will DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick be the next 'Celebrity Head Coach' success stories? Is South Dakota primed to continue their upward trajectory under Travis Johansen? Can Dan Jackson continue the championship culture at South Dakota State? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Washington wide receiver Efton Chism III. Chism talks about his legendary career at Eastern Washington, his performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl, what separates Eastern Washington from other FCS programs, and his preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to rank the top head coaches in FCS football ahead of the 2025 college football season.- Top 10 FCS Head Coaches Ahead Of 2025 Season- Is Tim Polasek or Brent Vigen the No. 1 head coach in the FCS?- Who are some of the rising stars at the FCS level?- Which first-year head coaches have the most potential?All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by South Dakota State head football coach Dan Jackson. Jackson talks about his decision to leave New Mexico for South Dakota State, his approach to building the roster this offseason, the challenges of sustaining a championship culture in college football, & the development of quarterback Chase Mason. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Praire View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson. Jackson talks about his transition from Valdosta State to Prairie View A&M, his approach in the transfer portal this offseason, the challenges of building a championship culture in college football, & why Prairie View A&M was the perfect job for him. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the biggest questions and storylines in each FCS conference after the 2024 college football season. - Will the Ivy League be able to make waves in the FCS Playoffs? - Where does the CAA rank among FCS conferences after losing two more teams? - Is next season South Dakota's best chance to win a national championship? - Can the Big South-OVC and UAC build on historic seasons in 2025? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Gerald Huggins II to break down the top FCS & HBCU prospects for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Who are the Top 10 FCS prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft? Which FCS prospects are primed for massive performances in All-Star games? What are the keys to having more FCS players drafted this season? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap North Dakota State's impressive win over Montana State in the FCS National Championship game. We discuss: - Cam Miller's MVP Performance for the Bison - What went wrong for Montana State? - Trey Lance's Impressive Performance - Questionable Coaching Decisions For Montana State All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the 2024-25 FCS National Championship Game between Montana State and North Dakota State. We discuss: - Keys To The Game - Tommy Mellott vs. Cam Miller - History Between Brent Vigen and Tim Polasek - Key Positional Matchups - Official Predictions All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap the semifinal round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 1 Montana State 31, No. 4 South Dakota 17 - No. 2 North Dakota State 28, No. 3 South Dakota State 21 - Tommy Mellott vs. Cam Miller for the Walter Payton Award - Early Thoughts On The FCS National Championship Game All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the semifinals of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 4 South Dakota at No. 1 Montana State - No. 3 South Dakota State at No. 2 North Dakota State All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap the quarterfinal round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 1 Montana State 52, No. 8 Idaho 19 - No. 2 North Dakota State 31, No. 7 Mercer 7 - No. 3 South Dakota State 55, No. 6 Incarnate Word 14 - No. 4 South Dakota 35, No. 5 UC Davis 21 We also recap Jackson State's historic win over South Carolina State in the 2024 Celebration Bowl. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the quarterfinals of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 6 Incarnate Word at No. 3 South Dakota State - No. 7 Mercer at No. 2 North Dakota State - No. 8 Idaho at No. 1 Montana State - No. 5 UC Davis at No. 4 South Dakota We also preview the 2024 Celebration Bowl between Jackson State and South Carolina State. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap the second round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 1 Montana State 49, UT Martin 17 - No. 2 North Dakota State 51, No. 15 Abilene Christian 31 - No. 3 South Dakota State 35, No. 14 Montana 18 - No. 4 South Dakota 42, No. 13 Tarleton State 31 - No. 5 UC Davis 42, No. 12 Illinois State 10 - No. 6 Incarnate Word 13, No. 11 Villanova 6 - No. 7 Mercer 17, No. 10 Rhode Island - No. 8 Idaho 34, Lehigh 13 All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the second round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 14 Montana at No. 3 South Dakota State - No. 11 Villanova at No. 6 Incarnate Word - No. 10 Rhode Island at No. 7 Mercer - UT Martin at No. 1 Montana State - No. 13 Tarleton State at No. 4 South Dakota - No. 15 Abilene Christian at No. 2 North Dakota State - No. 12 Illinois State at No. 5 UC Davis - Lehigh at No. 8 Idaho All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the first round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - Central Connecticut State at Richmond - Illinois State at SEMO - UT Martin at New Hampshire - Lehigh at Richmond - Eastern Kentucky at Villanova - Drake at Tarleton State - Northern Arizona at Abilene Christian - Tennessee State at Montana All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this special episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central as they host a fantasy draft using the players from teams in the 2024 FCS Playoffs. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to analyze the 2024 FCS Playoff bracket, released on Sunday. We discuss: - Which first-round matchups are the most intriguing? - Were any teams snubbed from the postseason? - Breaking down the Top 8 seeds in the field - Who are potential dark horses in the field? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview all the FCS football action from the Week 13 slate. We discuss: - No. 9 Montana at No. 2 Montana State - No. 1 North Dakota State at No. 4 South Dakota - Who should be the favorite for the Walter Payton Award? We also make our "Superdog" upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 13 matchups. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap all the FCS football action from the Week 12 slate. We discuss: - No. 2 Montana State 30, No. 4 UC Davis 28 - No. 14 Abilene Christian 35, No. 13 Tarleton State 31 - The current bubble for the FCS Playoffs - Which teams should earn a Top 8 seed in this year's FCS Playoffs? We also discuss how this weekend impacted the FCS Playoff picture and some of the other biggest storylines from an exciting weekend of FCS football! All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap all the FCS football action from the Week 12 slate. We discuss: - No. 2 Montana State at No. 4 UC Davis - No. 14 Abilene Christian at No. 13 Tarleton State We also make our "Superdog" upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 12 matchups. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap all the FCS football action from the Week 11 slate. We discuss: - A massive victory for No. 4 UC Davis over No. 7 Montana - No. 3 South Dakota State's dominant victory over No. 21 North Dakota - Lindenwood's upset victory over No. 6 SEMO - Another disappointing performance from Central Arkansas in an upset loss against Eastern Kentucky We also discuss how this weekend impacted the FCS Playoff picture and some of the other biggest storylines from an exciting weekend of FCS football! All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap all the FCS football action from the Week 11 slate. We discuss: - No. 4 UC Davis at No. 7 Montana - No. 3 South Dakota State at No. 21 North Dakota We also make our "Superdog" upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 11 matchups. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap all the FCS football action from the Week 10 slate. We discuss: - Mercer's impressive win over Western Carolina - Stunning upset wins from Utah Tech and Eastern Kentucky over Central Arkansas and Tarleton State - A thriller between UT Martin and Tennessee State - Harvard ending Dartmouth's undefeated season We also discuss how this weekend impacted the FCS Playoff picture and some of the other biggest storylines from an exciting weekend of FCS football! All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to preview all the FCS football action on the Week 10 slate. We discuss: - No. 23 ETSU at No. 12 Mercer - No. 19 North Carolina Central at South Carolina State - FCS Playoff Committee's Top 10 Rankings - Updated FCS Playoff Picture Entering Week 10 We also make our "Superdog" upset picks of the week and preview multiple other Week 10 matchups. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap all the FCS football action from the Week 9 slate. We discuss: - South Dakota State's win over South Dakota in an overtime thriller - Mercer's comeback win over Western Carolina - Stony Brook's emergence as a contender in the CAA - Youngstown State's shocking upset over No. 7 North Dakota We also try to predict the FCS Playoff Committee's Top 10 teams ahead of Wednesday's release and discuss some of the other storylines from an exciting weekend of FCS football! All this and more right on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support